Henrry vs Jens

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henrry

Boy #4,617 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English German French American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,617
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hank, Harry, Hen

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Jens

Boy #4,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Norwegian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,522
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Henrry Rank #4,617
Jens Rank #4,522

Jens is more popular, ranked #4522 vs #4617 for Henrry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henrry ___

  • Henrry James
  • Henrry William
  • Henrry Thomas
  • Henrry Robert
  • Henrry Charles
  • Henrry Edward

Jens ___

  • Jens Olaf
  • Jens Erik
  • Jens Lars
  • Jens Henrik
  • Jens Mikkel
  • Jens Anders

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Henrry

Oliver George Charles Eleanor Beatrice

If you choose Jens

Lars Sven Arne Astrid Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrry or Jens more popular?

Jens is more popular, ranked #4522 compared to Henrry at #4617 in the United States.

What do Henrry and Jens mean?

Henrry means "home ruler" (Old High German origin). Jens means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Henrry and Jens boy or girl names?

Henrry is primarily a boy name. Jens is primarily a boy name.

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